- This blog has been authored by Vansh Bhatnagar and Gunjan Sharma. The authors are 4th and 2nd year students of B.A. L.LB. (Hons.) at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, respectively. Introduction The world today is governed by the centers of economic power. In the modern format of heavy reliance on private companies in … Continue reading Can Companies Commit Homicide: Navigating Corporate Criminal Liability in Cases of Homicide
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Denial of Sanction under Prevention of Corruption Act: A case for Expansive Interpretation
~ By KV Kailash Ramanathan & Vasishta Ganapathi K Introduction Incurring the ire of stakeholders prejudiced by their actions is an inexorable professional hazard in the life of public servants. Whether these acts are rectitudinous or condemnable, someone is aggrieved in the oft zero-sum game of governance. Mercy, while being a quality worthy of Shakespearian … Continue reading Denial of Sanction under Prevention of Corruption Act: A case for Expansive Interpretation
Why Penalization of Attempt to Commit Suicide is Still a Valid Law?
By Akshay Shekhawat & Bhaskar Agarwal Introduction The tragic death of a young actor has once again sparked the debate around mental health and suicide. India, apart from being the country with the highest number of suicides, is also witnessing an upward trend in suicide cases with 230, 316 deaths alone were recorded in the … Continue reading Why Penalization of Attempt to Commit Suicide is Still a Valid Law?
COVID-19 – XVII: Survival Crime in the Time of Coronavirus
By Sezal Mishra INTRODUCTION The ‘loaf of bread’ example has frequently been employed in philosophical discussions of necessity. The classic problem is often posed as "Would you steal a loaf of bread in order to feed your family?" and is what is known as a moral dilemma. However, a legal solution to the moral conundrum … Continue reading COVID-19 – XVII: Survival Crime in the Time of Coronavirus
Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code: At the Cusp of Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
By Pramothesh Mukherjee Two individuals enter into a contract of services, however, due to unforeseen circumstances, it so happens that the fulfilment of such contract turns out to be equally fruitless to both. They ‘agree to end’ the contract; as a result, neither party is obligated to perform their contractual duties. In essence, they agree … Continue reading Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code: At the Cusp of Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
COVID-19 – IV: Infectious Diseases: Rein on Quarantine & Archaic Laws
By Ranjeet Soni and Rohit Shrivastava INTRODUCTION A clean environment is an indispensable fundamental right which is vested with all the people Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Supreme Court elucidated that any disturbance of basic environmental elements namely air, water and soil would amount to punishment. To prevent disturbance reasonable restrictions may be put … Continue reading COVID-19 – IV: Infectious Diseases: Rein on Quarantine & Archaic Laws
Delhi Riots: Duties of the State Organs
By Abhiraj Das and Nihal Deo On the 24th of February, when the international community was keenly looking forward to the U.S. President’s visit to India, a severe riot broke out in Delhi. More than 50 people are reported to have lost their lives with hundreds being injured, shops thrashed and several homes set ablaze. … Continue reading Delhi Riots: Duties of the State Organs
